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This hike is the perfect summer hike. It will require several stream crossings along the Arroyo Conejo and Wildwood Canyon Creek so wear shoes you don't mind getting wet (if you don't like walking on rocks); shorts recommended We'll visit the Wetlands and have a picnic lunch at shady Skunk Hollow, a tree-lined area adjacent […]
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 Picnic and Concert, Jim's Birthday Many of us from this group will attend this event. We'll start picnicking a few hours before the concert. Bring food and drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. Please post in the comments, if you can bring a table. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. A […] |
1 hike, The temperature at Ventura beach area will be in the 70’s until 1 pm. We will stroll along the Ventura Pier and Promenade. The promenade is a means to instantly get the get the local flavor, people watch, and meander along the beach. It also abuts the fairgrounds and horse stables along the beach, enroute […] |
2 hikes, Bucket list trip! This is not a hiking or backpacking trip. This is an overnight rafting trip on the Colorado River. Permits for this trip are released two months in advance. Looking to coordinate with boaters from past trips to better suit the availability of those who have been looking forward to rafting and to […] |
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 I am posting this as I love to get out and enjoy the beautiful nature as well as get some exercise. The weather is unforgiving for hiking, however in this Seabridge Marina area, it is in the low 70’s (high 73)with nice sea breezes tomorrow. Seabridge Marina (photo- https://arlene4beach.com/seabridge) contains beautifully landscaped parks with pedestrian […]
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 This is a 20 or 30 mile (your choice) beach ride. We'll start at Temescal Canyon and take the Marvin Braude bike trail south to Fishermans Village, with a small side trip to potentially see some very large boats. At this point, anyone wanting to do only 20 miles can relax with some coffee, ice […]
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 Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are several extended inclines and a few short but steep climbs that cause this to be rated on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners […] |
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 This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]
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 Hike #9 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series will be an adventurous 9-mile, 2300’ gain loop hike, taking the Mountaineer’s Route to the 360 panoramic view at Topanga Lookout (2469’) from Stunt Road. with a stop at Saddle Peak (2805’) with ocean views and lunch with return via the Stunt High […]
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 Club Osa has Special Price for HWD Members! Suitable for experienced beginners or new players. Professional coach RAMON OSA will be teaching you new skills while coaching you on the rules and various shots of the game. Little or no experience is ok. Come play the game everyone is either already playing or wanting to […] |
5 hikes, Camping at Yosemite Upper Pines Campground for 3 nights! 🎉 And, of course, there will be hiking 🥾 and other activities 🎣🚴♀️🚣🧗♀️ Some will be doing Half Dome 🏞️ (Steven Thomsen will be your contact for the Half Dome permits, he is in charge of that!) Feel free to text or call Steven with any questions […]
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 We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting at Canyon View Park and taking Cholla up to West Ridge and comic down Mathis. Link to Parking from Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canyon+View+Staging+Area/@33.585273,-117.7465062,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce61b6bd45c2d:0x5ef3f1ad687cc8b5!8m2!3d33.585273!4d-117.7443175 Dogs are not […]
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 3 peaks 2 litter of water 8 miles or so Hike starts at 8am at the trail head However some of us will meet at Smart & Final on white ln at 7am Click on the link for more info of the hike Pinos, Sawmill, and Grouse Mountain via Condor Summit Trail on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pinos-sawmill-and-grouse-mountain-via-condor-summit-trail?sh=qfndye&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
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 Start at 5pm due to the heat and the moonrise time. 3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 5:46 pm Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset, full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, […] | |
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 This is a second hike for Thursday starting at 8:30. We will start at Santa Rosa parking lot, cross the bridge over the water and hike down to the new bridge. We will cross the new bridge and hike up to Lizards Rock. Maybe we will run into the other hikers who are going to […]
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 We are limiting this hike to 15 due to the limited parking on Old Topanga Road. Please carpool if possible. This stretch of the Backbone Trail travels between Old Topanga Canyon Road and Saddle Peak Road. It is a steady climb for 3.67 miles with 1550 feet of gain (all downhill on the return trip!). […]
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 4.3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easier Option: 3.2 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner. The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get you to pass by the trailhead. The "cc" in the title means counter clockwise. We'll be stopping at various points to regroup. We will start […] |
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 The weather is finally cooling down...enough to do an Ojai ride!! We'll be leaving promptly at 9:15 am from Ventura. We won't be waiting for anyone who is late. If you find yourself arriving late for whatever reason, please drive to Foster Park where you can meet us. We should be there around 10 am. […]
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 Curious about building outdoor skills, gaining confidence in the backcountry, learning how to navigate with a map and compass, or just looking for a like-minded hiking community? Join us for an informational session on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30pm at Sports Basement Long Beach to learn all about the Sierra Club’s Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) […] |
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 NOTE: Please note this hike is September 11, not this week. I feel it is still too hot to hike. It will be a little cooler September 11 and we will start at 8:00. This hike has a lot of trees and shade. We will begin in the parking lot at the end of Moorpark […]
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 This out and back hike is about 7 miles with 1400 feet of elevation gain. Starting early will help to avoid the heat and hopefully we will have a breeze. The hike drops down into Sycamore Canyon, crosses the bridge, then follows the stream along Upper Sycamore over a few dry water crossings to the […]
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 4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40' gains, about 35-65 steps each. This […] |
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 Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. The band playing (Hindsite) puts on a fantastic show, playing dance, pop, r&b/funk, and hip hop music from the 70's up to the latest hits. This is one of the best venues I've experienced on LA's west side, and this is […] |
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 DESCRIPTION: We start at the Big Sycamore Canyon Campground near sea level, heading north on the pleasant Sycamore Canyon Trail for 1.5 miles before turning east into the densely wooded Serrano Canyon. The trail follows a seasonal stream with abundant crossings (if there is water which seems unlikely this late in August) and wildlife sightings […]
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 First Post Fire Hike! And what better way to restart our Pali hiking but with an HWD Original! Perched high above the Palisades and Malibu, the vista from the Parker Mesa Overlook is stunning. You can see all of the LA basin laid out before you, the San Gabriel Mountains to the north, Catalina Island […]
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 Cross-posting this fun event hosted by John Queen. The Ventura Electric Light Parade These rides are a "cruise" at a leisurely pace, along the beach. A sunset ride out and a night ride on the way back! The pace is so relaxing (slow), you might want to bring your "analog" bike instead. Boom boxes are […] |
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 The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix Nature Center. As you will see on the map, this is at the main park entrance off of the 133 (Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area). […]
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 Join us for the 62nd Los Angeles open streets event: CicLAvia. CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play and enjoy parts of Los Angeles County. Our route will connect historic South Central, Florence Firestone and Watts. This fun event is free, family friendly and safe. A […]
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 Stay cool on our bicycle ride on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. There's always a cool breeze at the beach, so come and get some exercise. E-bikes are welcome too! This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of […] | |
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 5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. They are not especially steep, but they do continue for some time, which is why it is rated "Easy Intermediate." There are also several small […] |
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 You've seen the beautiful hikes, waterfalls, the lakes, the forests, and all the breathtaking IG Reels. You want in, but don't know how to get started? Come meet WTC instructors and alumni. Find out what the course includes, pricing, needed gear, and more. What's WTC? It's the Wilderness Travel Course, one of the only non-profit, […] |
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 BIKE RIDE FROM VENTURA TO RINCON AND BACK It's getting hot again, so were heading back to the beach. We'll be riding from San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura to Rincon Point and back. Afterwards, as an option, we'll head (via bike) to Lucky Thai Cuisine (across from Dukes) at 1141 S Seaward Ave, Ventura […] |
1 hike, Join me and my Sunrise to Sunset hikers from OC for a great weekend! Also, a handful coming from Kern Valley Hiking. (Expect about 30 +/- attendees.) It’s OUR local gem 💎 and they all loved it the last 2 years! The Fall colors, California elderberries, sunsets, and views! 🤩 Please look at all of […] |
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 Mount Baden Powell DESCRIPTION: This hike is part of our BKS series (Butt Kicker) The Mount Baden-Powell Trail is a strenuous and hard hike up to the 9400-foot peak of Mount Baden-Powell. We will take this at a slower and steady pace. This hike has 40 switchbacks and takes you through an amazing range of […]
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This hike will be at Crystal Cove State Park. We will be doing part of the Moro Canyon trails. This hike will be about 6.6 miles with approximately 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We are beginning at the Ridge Park Entrance (see the map for exact details on where to go.) This hike will take […]
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 Enjoy Goleta coastal views! We start at Tuckers Grove Park in Santa Barbara and head counterclockwise through Goleta backroads out to Sandpiper Golf Club. We check out Ellwood Mesa, Devereux Slough & Beach along a dirt path and into Isla Vista. After cycling through UCSB we traverse Goleta Beach onto the Obern Bike Trail. We […] | |
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 4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.6 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner Hardest option: 5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. There are virtually no junctions where one can get lost. This is one of the more famous […] |
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 http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise down into Newton Canyon. On our way there, we'll cross the creek, pass under an oak canopy, and come out into an opening. At the opening, look toward the sandstone formations in the distance, and we may see a flow […]
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 AMP (Advanced Mountaineering Program) registration for fall 2025 is now open. Prospective WTC and SC leaders get priority registration and the fee is waved!! For more details about program schedule, skills taught, and gear needed, see below link. Apply ASAP to be considered. www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.org Course Prerequisites You must have previous roped climbing experience (outdoor or […]
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 The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 is an international film festival that brings the best adventure and outdoor films to audiences around the world. Friends of the Library at Orange Coast College host this event twice a year in the Robert Moore Theatre. Raffle prizes are donated by sponsors of the films. You […] |
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 Meet at the Conejo Canyons trailhead next to the Thousand Oaks Recycling Center on Conejo Center Drive, near the end of Rancho Conejo. We'll walk down the fire road to Hawk Canyon and then we will take Hawk Canyon to Five Points. From Five Points, we will take the Western Plateau trail up to intersection […]
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 Note 9:00 am start time! This hike will start at 9:00 because it looks like the weather is cooling off a bit. We will probably go slower than Peter's hike. It's usually a bit cooler in the Dos Vientos area. We will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking […]
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4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40' gains, about 35-65 steps each. This […] |
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This HDW original is a classic. On this 6 mile hike I will take you through Franklin Canyon and then a bit off-trail to the "planar" center of Los Angeles. It will make a great photo opp. The first hill will be a workout, but there is lots of shade on this one. Franklin Canyon […]
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We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike is roughly 7 miles with relatively low elevation gain. The expectation is to definitely make it to Cave Rock and Dripping Cave. Hopefully we see animals too! Link to Parking from Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canyon+View+Staging+Area/@33.585273,-117.7465062,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce61b6bd45c2d:0x5ef3f1ad687cc8b5!8m2!3d33.585273!4d-117.7443175 Dogs are not allowed at this park. […] |
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 The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right off of the 133. We will begin at the trail head of the Laurel Canyon Trail. We will take this to Lizard Trail, then we […] | ||
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I purchased a non-returnable 52v/25Ah (1300 Wh) battery but it does not fit my bike - by about 1/4 inch. I paid over $398 with tax. I am willing to swap or sell. I figure $350 is fair -- obo. You can pick up or I can deliver locally. Battery includes mounting rail, charger, etc. […]
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 Attention! New Trailhead. For this special extended Wildwood Park hike we will start at a different trailhead located at Canna St. and Timberwood Ave. From the parking lot adjacent to the playfield we walk UNDER Avenida de los Arboles to begin the hike. This trailhead location allows us to experience more of the beautiful Conejo […]
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Wildwood Park is one of our most versatile local parks, with 27 miles of trails traversing rocky volcanic cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Wildwood's western look served as backdrop for TV classics such as The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, and Wagon Train. We will meet at Wildwood's main parking lot. This […] |
5 hikes, Let’s see the fall colors. Car camp at Big Pine Lakes group site on Friday night. Saturday day hike up to 16 miles seeing all the lakes in a loop. Sunday pack up and head home. Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/big-pine-lakes-trail 25 people max. 8 cars. Must carpool!! Minimum $10pp to cover camp fee. Money will be collected […]
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I purchased a non-returnable 52v/25Ah (1300 Wh) battery but it does not fit my bike - by about 1/4 inch. I paid over $398 with tax. I am willing to swap or sell. I figure $350 is fair -- obo. You can pick up or I can deliver locally. Battery includes mounting rail, charger, etc. […]
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 Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start in Hollywood Beach (Oxnard) and head counterclockwise into Port Hueneme and then up into Oxnard proper. We enjoy a quick stop at Starbucks before heading west towards the Channel Islands Harbor to visit the marinas via a circuitous route. Finally, we reach Oxnard Shores along the […] |
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DESCRIPTION: Starting from the serene trailhead at Pony Park, this loop hike winds upward along a scenic stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, offering a steady, shaded climb through pine and oak as you gain elevation toward Mt. Pacifico. The route is quiet and peaceful, with sweeping views of Palmdale, Antelope Valley and the San […]
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This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]
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 Another Palisades favorite. Our route begins on Trailer Canyon fire road providing broad views over Santa Ynez Canyon and the surrounding mountains. But like nature and vacuums, we abhor fire roads. Thus, shortly after the hike begins we will leave the fire road and take a small, slightly overgrown use trail that passes a clay […] |
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The hike will be about 5.7 miles with about 750 ft. of elevation gain. We will start on Peters Canyon Trail and take this to East Ridge View Trail. This is where we will go up Big Red. Then we will continue on this trail until we get to Eucalyptus to loop back. We will […]
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Stay cool on our bicycle ride on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. There's always a cool breeze at the beach, so come and get some exercise. E-bikes are welcome too! This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of […]
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 Your organizer, Steve, will be performing as part of the New West Symphony Chorus in Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, New West Symphony's 2025 Masterpiece Series. On the program with Symphony No. 6 ("Pastoral", appropriate for us hikers) and two shorter piano sonatas, the Choral Fantasy is Beethoven's precursor to the choral finale of his 9th Symphony. […] |
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service. |
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